Chapter 35

Chloe spotted him, too.

To be honest, in the last three years, Chloe had rarely seen him fully dressed. So, seeing him at Marian's party really threw her for a loop. It wasn’t because of his high status but because his whole vibe had changed. He had gone from a carefree playboy to a cool, refined gentleman. She just couldn’t wrap her head around it.

Next to Connor, a guy with gold-rimmed glasses chimed in, "Riverbrook really is a paradise. Even polygamy is allowed. No wonder you didn’t want to leave for the capital three years ago, Connor."

The others laughed. "Devon, you’ve got the guts to joke about Connor. Don’t forget, we traveled all the way from Eldridge to work for him."

"Yeah, Riverbrook’s customs are wild. I envy Mr. Lucas—two beautiful wives, one stunning like a queen, the other charming and sweet. What a lucky guy."

hotel manager was feeling a headach,

household name. She couldn’t afford a scandal. She knew Chloe well. Back in school, Chloe never competed with her. Chloe always stepped aside, whether it was for pretty dresses, bags, scholarships, or opportunities to study abroad. Linda

knew but didn’t care. Chloe wasn’t as fierce as she looked. Her striking beauty often made people think she was aloof and

but things didn’t go as planned. Chloe gave her a half- smile, neither speaking nor backing down, waiting for Linda

up, "Mr. Connor, I remember Mr. Lucas and Mrs. Moncada attending the grand lady’s 70th

Connor, the King of Eldridge, the man she wanted to interview. Her heart raced. Lucas had mentioned attending Marian's birthday with Chloe, but with a

felt a pang of uncertainty. If her identity was exposed now, the exclusive interview

Connor. Given their shared history, asking for a small favor

If you want to know who the real Mrs. Moncada is, just video call Mr. Lucas and

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